Coast2Coast Architects established

Coast2Coast Architects is established as a new trading brand for AffordableTM Ltd. This new brand is based around the core of our bespoke and site-specific design work in coastal locations across the North of Scotland. It is the intention to develope the brand further with a number of unique design projects currently being build in the Moray Coastal Village of Findhorn where the design strudio is based.

ABERDEENSHIRE DESIGN AWARDS 2012

Steading at Newmachar, Aberdeenshire

Entered for 2012 Design Awards

Conversion of a traditional large Aberdeenshire granite stone steading buildings on an exposed hill top site to form a new family home. This project is a good example of how a steading can be converted in to a modern domestic dwelling while retaining the character and simplicity of the original agricultural structure.

All of the original stonework and ‘window’ openings were incorporated into the new design layout. All existing stone walls were re-pointed, repaired and coped and a new wall-head established to form a clerestory band of weathered larch and glass. This was a controversial design approach and formed and important feature of the new design in order to allow headroom, daylight and views for first floor accommodation. When seen from afar this simple design intervention reinforces the simplicity and grandeur of the original building forms.

Re-use of existing building structures such as the hen house and hay loft along with the sensitive insertion of new functions, combined with a limited pallet of materials provide a new home that is spacious and full of light.

Architect-designed holiday cottage in Findhorn

AffordableTM Architects have recently completed the design & build of a low carbon holiday rental cottage in heart of the Conservation Village of Findhorn, Moray.

Property Marketing Manager describes Driftwood Cottages as

"An architect designed eco cottage that is the essence of contemporary seaside living. Built as a split level, Driftwood Cottage has a simple and calm interior with white timber lined walls, wood floors and natural materials of slate and wood. The Scan wood burning stove in the centre of the house provides warmth and welcome for guests on cooler evenings. The blue and white finished cottage is beautifully situated just a moment from the Bay front and the Piers, yet is quiet and private with a small outside courtyard in which to relax. The furniture and finish of this cottage reflects simplicity".

Driftwood Cottage is set back from the road with off-street parking and is snuggled right into the centre of the old sea town of Findhorn Village. Driftwood Cottage has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6 and is available for private rent. 

For more information on Driftwood Cottage visit FindhornHolidayCottages.co.uk

Stained Glass Workshop nears completion

Morning Glass Designs have been working hard over the last few months to construct their new workshop premises. Designed with a low carbon footprint this minimalist timber workspace is crafted around the use of available timber products, sourced locally.  

For a updated view of their building project check out Morning Glass progress and to see more of the beautiful work of Morning Glass see their www.

Winner - IAA Design Awards - Best New Building in East Highlands & Moray 2010

AffordableTM Ltd has just been announced as Winner of the Best New Building category in the IAA Design Awards for East Highlands & Moray.

With over 60 projects entered in the regional IAA Design Awards competition, a final of 5 shortlisted projects were visited last week by a panel of judges. Greig & Kathleen Munro of AffordableTM Chartered Architects were announced as Winner of the Best New Building category for their work on Fisher Cottage at 32 Findhorn at the Awards Ceremony held recently at Moray College. 

In summing up the short-listed projects a panel of Judges led by Donald Lunan (recently retired as the Head of Planning & Development from The Moray Council) and Mr Rennie said that "the Fisher Cottage at 32 Findhorn was a real gem of a project, beautifully constructed and integrating new design within the very fabric of the traditional architecture of Findhorn". While only a small two bedroom cottage this building had been carefully designed giving a light & spacious interior, detailed with a strong environmental specification and demonstrating AffordableTM's commitment to their sustainable design agenda. 

In receiving the Award, Greig Munro said that so much of the success of this small project was down to the flair of his Clients and the care and skill of Russell Construction Moray Ltd, as Main Contractor.